The Eels have returned from Lennox Head, and that week up the coast was perfectly timed for a squad building their unity and combinations in the lead up to round one. Feedback from the camp has been highly positive, with…


The Eels have returned from Lennox Head, and that week up the coast was perfectly timed for a squad building their unity and combinations in the lead up to round one. Feedback from the camp has been highly positive, with…

The Eels squad has relocated up north for this week, staying and training at the Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Camp at Lennox Head. Fortunately for our readers, the reach of The Cumberland Throw extends far and wide, which means…

Just when I thought that I was close to naming the Eels top 17 for round one, Jason Ryles and his staff threw a bit of a curve ball to myself and any observers at training today. Whether it was…

I appreciate that TCT readers are looking to share their opinions on the media stories about Dylan Brown. There were plenty of thoughts added in the replies to yesterday’s training reports. Can I ask that any further opinions on that…

Tuesday was a big session. So much so, that Wednesday had to be a lighter load day and it was. Given that it panned out that way, I’ve decided to combine the two sessions into one report, the majority of…

Each day, in recording my training notes, I try to be as factual as possible. Readers want some level of assessment, so an element of the eye test and/or gut reaction also has to be included. So when I wrote…

As the footy component (scrimmages) increases during the field sessions, that battle for spots in the pack, on the bench, and on the wing, continues to intensify. Right now, when it comes to those specific positions, and based on what…

Before commencing this report, I have a request to any content creators who read these updates. I don’t mind content from The Cumberland Throw being used elsewhere. However, it’s common courtesy to provide credit to the source. I know that…

What a day to return to preseason – the sun blazing and the mercury already hitting the low 30s by mid morning. And of course, a return to training after a break meant just one thing – testing! The players…

How quickly can situations change in the world of the NRL! On Thursday I reported that Zac Lomax had commenced his preseason at the Eels, and in my mind that was all players present and accounted for. Here we are,…